Tuesday, February 21, 2017

'Blood on the Mountain' exposes the human costs of coal mining

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President Donald Trump has promised to return the U.S. coal sector to its glory days. 

Experts say that isn't likely to happen, given the nation's shift toward natural gas and renewable energy. But if the coal sector does rebound, it'd be a boon for thousands of laid-off miners and struggling coal towns.

Yet those jobs won't come without certain risks for workers — not to mention a boost in carbon emissions and toxic air pollutants across the country. 

Blood on the Mountain, a documentary now available on iTunes and DVD, highlights a litany of health problems that coal miners face, particularly when their employers slack on safety measures.  Read more...

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